Discovery School

About Discovery School

Discovery School, nestled in the heart of Whitby within Porirua's embrace and part of Wellington region, stands as a bastion for learning where co-education is celebrated from Foundation to Year 6. With an approximate roll size teeming with around 450 students, this full primary school fosters growth in both academic prowess and personal development under the guidance of Principal Kaylene Macnee. As a state institution dedicated to nurturing young minds from diverse backgrounds, Discovery School is committed to instilling core values such as respect, integrity, responsibility, empathy, and resilience in every student who walks through its doors. The school's ethos promotes an inclusive environment where all children are encouraged to reach their full potential while building a strong sense of community within Whitby itself. The enrolment process at Discovery School is designed with simplicity and accessibility as priorities, ensuring that every child in the Porirua region has equal opportunity for admission into this vibrant educational setting without any barriers to entry based on socioeconomic status or personal circumstances. As a co-educational state school, Discovery School provides an equitable learning platform where boys and girls learn side by side from Foundation through Year 6 stages of education in Wellington's thriving suburb of Whitby.

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Co-educational

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Kaylene Macnee

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Day school

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Decile 10

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Full Primary

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